What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Arches?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arches is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Arches?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Arches is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Arches?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arches. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arches via Nancy and Epinal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Arches?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arches. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Arches via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Arches?

The distance between Basel and Arches is 214 km. The road distance is 129.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Arches without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Arches without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs €30 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Arches?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Basel to Arches, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arches bus from?

Basel to Arches bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arches train from?

Basel to Arches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Arches?

The best way to get from Basel to Arches is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Arches bus arrive?

Basel to Arches bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nancy station.

Where does the Basel to Arches train arrive?

Basel to Arches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Arches?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arches is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Basel to Arches.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Arches?

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Where can I stay near Arches?

There are 919+ hotels available in Arches.

Basel to Arches - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Arches by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Selestattrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Selestat to St Die Des Vosgesbus
3. Take the train from St Die Des Vosges to Archestrain Ter
4h 27m
€33–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nancybus FlixBus N836
2. Take the bus from Nancy to Epinalbus 1658 / ...
6h 13m
€20–37
Drive 129.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Archescar 129.4 km
1h 47m
€23–33
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Archestrain Ter
4h 30m
€39–100

Basel to Arches by train and bus

32Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 213.9 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Arches, Grand Est, France?

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Arches via Nancy and Epinal in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Arches via Strasbourg in around 4h 30m.

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